Wall Oven Buying Guide

, 10/10/2016

SHOPPING FOR A NEW WALL OVEN?

HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

If you cook for a crowd or just have a large family that loves to eat, you might want to add a wall oven to expand your cooking capabilities. Wall ovens enhance your cooking capacity, allowing you to make various meals at once. You can roast a fish in one wall oven while baking a cake in the other for perfect results.

Calling it a wall oven can be a bit misleading because they can also be installed into a set of cabinets or under a cooktop and the counter. Check out the different design configurations to see what works for your kitchen along with hot features to help you get a tastier meal on the table faster.

WALL OVEN TYPES & SIZES

MAKE SURE IT FITS

Wall ovens are powered by gas or electricity and are typically 24″, 27″ or 30″ wide, but you can find models that are 36″ to fit today’s luxury kitchens. Other chic options are door designs: a door with the swing hinge on the side, rather than the bottom, or a French door design with two doors opening on side hinges.

SINGLE WALL OVENS

can be installed under a counter or below a cooktop to maximize space and provide a flush, built-in design. Installation at counter height saves you from bending down. The single oven has just one cooking zone like that of a standard range.

offer two ovens in one unit, allowing for more cooking flexibility. Many double ovens have convection or broiling capabilities in one or both ovens. Double ovens are typically too large to install under the counter but are built-in to achieve a more seamless look.

combine a single conventional wall oven, a convection/microwave oven and a warming drawer in a convenient space saving option. You can purchase a triple oven model that installs in one cutout, or create a tower by buying and installing each unit separately.

COLORS & FINISHES

GET THE RIGHT LOOK FOR YOUR KITCHEN

Although many consumers prefer the classic Stainless Steel look, there’s a wide spectrum of color options available when selecting a cooking range. Some manufacturers offer dozens of color options for the same range. If the modern range style doesn’t suit your tastes, there are also ranges available that feature a more vintage aesthetic.

AVAILABLE OVEN FEATURES

UNDERSTANDING POPULAR OVEN FEATURES

Certain features simplify the way you use and maintain your oven. There are several features you should look out for depending on your cooking preferences, aesthetic tastes, capacity needs and demand for easy maintenance.

INFRARED GRILL SYSTEM

This system broils using the same technology as outdoor grills; preparing food more quickly than with traditional thermal cooking and with juicier results.